It Begins With a Dream

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5/22/15

The Season Finale: After the Show

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5/15/15

We close the books on Season XIV with some final thoughts from Ryan, Harry and Keith on newly crowned winner Nick Fradiani. What's next for Nick now that his Idol journey has ended? He and mentor Scott Borchetta share some secrets!moreless

Nick Fradiani and Andy Grammer, "Back Home/Honey, I'm Good"

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5/14/15

Remember when Nick absolutely destroyed "Back Home" last week? Turns out if you do it again right next to the song's originator (and then launch into his new hit), you make your previous effort look like shower singing.moreless

Clark Beckham and Michael McDonald, "Takin' It to the Streets"

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5/13/15

The piano isn't traditionally considered a "cool" instrument in the vein of guitar or bass, but when you throw two of them right next to each other on stage -- with Clark Beckham and the legendary Michael McDonald at the keys.moreless

Nick Fradiani, "Beautiful Life"

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5/13/15

And just like that, Idol XIV has its winner. We've already heard this song, but now we're hearing it filtered through the voice of someone experiencing arguably the best night of his life. A "Beautiful Life", indeed.Congratulations, Nick!moreless

Rayvon Owen With Jamie Foxx, "In Love by Now"

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5/13/15

Hat attack! Our boy Rayvon (and his five-course meal of a voice) is back, joined on stage by Jamie Foxx for a beautiful, piano-backed rendition of the latter's "You Changed Me". Could they just sing this to us every night after dinner?moreless

Keith Urban, "Even the Stars Fall for U"

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5/13/15

"Mr. Shoulder Roll" is what Harry calls Keith Urban, and he's not wrong, but we'd just as readily call him "Mr. Guitar God" or "Mr. Moment Creator." He wears all these titles and more with classic Keith gusto (and t-shirt) in this performance.moreless

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5/13/15

Wait, they're PERFORMERS too? (Kidding) Before they cemented their judging trifecta on Idol XIII, Jen, Keith, and Harry were massive stars in their own right. And while they love judging -- so much so that they'll all be back for Idol XV.moreless

Joey Cook and Echosmith, "Cool Kids"

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5/13/15

You've heard Echosmith's "Cool Kids" all over the radio, the Internet, everywhere. And now you've got it on stage for the Idol XIV finale, assisted by the only Idol fit for the part: Joey Cook.moreless

Your 14th American Idol

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5/13/15

Qaasim Middleton With Pitbull and Chris Brown, "Fun"

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5/13/15

Cue lights. It's superstar Chris Brown, dancing down the stage like a hurricane. A voice emerges from the wings. Oh hey, Pitbull! We liked the song already, and now the energy level's even higher.moreless

Clark and Nick With Fallout Boy, "Centuries"

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5/13/15

Adanna Duru and Janelle Monae, "Yoga"

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5/13/15

There's not a dude up on stage (until later, but stick with us here) as Janelle Monae and a coterie of backup dancers encourage everyone to "let your booty do that yoga", an order we can all surely respect.moreless

Prince Royce With Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull, "Back It up"

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5/13/15

We have no idea in what country this Royce guy is a prince, but he certain pulls off this performance ROYALLY (sorry), aided by Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull, and our very own Lady of Revelries, Ms. Jennifer Lopez. "Back it Up" is sexy, it's fun, it's bilingual.moreless

Tyanna Jones and the Jacksons, "I'll Be There/ABC/I Want You Back"

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5/13/15

Well this is something special! As one of the youngest season XIV Idols, Tyanna's always brought something of a Michael Jackson vibe to her performances. So to see her on stage with one of the most iconic musical families of all time.moreless

5/13/15

Daniel Seavey and New Kids On the Block, "Step by Step/Hang Tough/Right Stuff"

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5/13/15

Daniel Seavey was born about a decade after NKOTB (or New Kids on the Block, for the uninitiated) were everywhere you looked, including your dreams. But he fits seamlessly into the lineup, matching all the moves and vocals and swagger...moreless

Flashback: Clark Beckham, "Georgia On My Mind"

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5/13/15

It's just Clark and that grand piano on stage, and we're pretty sure the pride of White House, TN wouldn't have it any other way. Want to know what deja vu feels like at its best? Watch him play Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind" one more time.moreless

Flashback: Nick Fradiani, "Bright Lights"

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5/12/15

There he is, our boy Nick, owning the stage the same way he's done for at least the past five weeks. Matchbox Twenty's "Bright Lights" worked so well for Nick the first time he performed it; now, a little more seasoned, he knocks it right out the park.moreless

5/12/15

Coronation Song: Nick Fradiani, "Beautiful Life"

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5/12/15

The lyrics of Nick's coronation song, "Beautiful Life", seem to echo his own journey this season: undeniable talent given one last shot at the Idol crown, everything on the line for every performance. You're not doing too bad, Nick!moreless

Goodbye

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5/12/15

Simon Fuller's Pick: Nick Fradiani, "I Won't Give up"

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5/12/15

This is the first time we've seen Nick at the piano all season, but you wouldn't know it to hear him play (and sing) Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up". It's smooth, confident and emotionally engaged, all the things we've come to expect from Nick this season.moreless

Coronation Song: Clark Beckham, "Champion"

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5/12/15

As far as coronation songs go, you could do worse than one titled "Champion"! It's a big number, bigger than Clark tends to go for, but he manages to infuse necessary drama of the song. It works.moreless

Want to Audition for Idol XV?

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5/12/15

It's true that Idol XIV is coming to a close...but Idol XV is already getting started, with auditions kicking off TOMORROW at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. And that's to say nothing of the bus tour, or online auditions, or... #TheNextIdol is NOW.moreless

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